The Abdalla Family is very stressed due to some important changes that have occurred in the family. The wife is the sole provider while the eldest son has become the caretaker. All family members are affected by this change, including the youngest child Halfiya. His negative behavior was reflected in school and at home. His behavior goes unnoticed while he is at home, but the school begins to notice and alert parents. Halfiya is “viewed as an active agent in interconnected systems from family and school to government, as reflected in social and economic policies” (Schriver, 2004). . Halfiya is going through a lot of emotions. He has a lot of anger inside of him because of his family dynamics. She witnesses abuse in her home that affects her socially and emotionally. This may lead to her not being able to make friends and she may start to withdraw from school because she is unable to socialize with her peers. This type of behavior can lead to bullying and teasing from other classmates. Halfiya may also suffer the impact of poverty due to a parent working at home. Poverty affects children by limiting the amounts they can eat at home. Therefore, they should try to get all the nutrients at school by eating as much as possible. This abuse and oppression could follow Halfiya as an adult, and the cycle could begin all over again as she tries to start her own family. Halfiya is also an immigrant from Ethiopia and according to Schriver, “when children are poor and members of minority groups, the long-term, negative impacts of poverty increase significantly” (Schriver, 2004). Halfiya is in her initial of oppression. She witnessed physical abuse at an early age by her parents... half of the paper... family by visiting at home. I will orient the parents about my visit before making an appointment. I would also inform them a second time time upon my arrival. As a social worker, it is important to let clients know that they are responsible and that they have the rights of a client. I also need to inform them of their rights to consent. This would help in working with the family because I would feel more relaxed informing them of their rights. I will then begin to build a strong, trustworthy and empowering relationship. My goal would also be to convince Rabiya to open up and discuss the abuse she is suffering. By doing so, I may be able to help you seek help or resources that may assist you. In many cultures, most women do not believe in leaving their husband even if he is being abused. Therefore, I have to get to know each member of the family and I have to learn the family dynamics.